Design Engineer

Haler Consulting; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Haler Consulting in Newark, NJ seeks a detail-oriented Design Engineer to join our civil land development team. You will engineer and design site plans, including grading, drainage, and utilities, to support commercial, residential, and municipal projects.

You will collaborate with project managers, CAD technicians, and municipal review boards to produce fully permitted construction drawings and ensure compliance with local codes and standards.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in civil site design and land development.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydrology/hydraulic modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Site Plan Engineering: Civil design for site layouts, pavement sections, vehicular access, and parking configurations.
• Grading & Earthwork: Create detailed grading plans to optimize site topography, establish pad elevations, and balance earthwork volumes.
• Stormwater & Drainage Design: Engineer hydrology and hydraulic models for site drainage, detention/retention basins, and erosion control measures.
• Utility & Infrastructure Design: Plan site utilities, including sanitary sewer extensions, water main distributions, and underground infrastructure.
• Permitting & Compliance: Prepare calculation packages, reports, and plan sets for submittal to municipalities and utilities.
• Drafting & Modeling: Use CAD software to construct 3D site surfaces, profiles, and construction drawings.

Skills

Civil design

2-5 years exp

Technical writing

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydrology/Hydraulic modeling

HydroCAD

StormCAD

HEC-RAS

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

** Job Summary**

We are looking for a detailed-oriented Design Engineer to join our civil land development team. In this role, you will engineer and design comprehensive site plans—including site layouts, grading, drainage systems, and utility connections—to support commercial, residential, and municipal project development. You will work closely with project managers, CAD technicians, and municipal review boards to turn land development concepts into fully permitted construction drawings.

** Key Responsibilities**

• ** Site Plan Engineering:** Civil design for site layouts, pavement sections, vehicular access, and parking configurations.
• ** Grading & Earthwork:** Create detailed grading plans to optimize site topography, establish pad elevations, and balance earthwork volumes.
• ** Stormwater & Drainage Design:** Engineer hydrology and hydraulic models for site drainage, stormwater management facilities (detention/retention basins), and erosion control measures.
• ** Utility & Infrastructure Design:** Plan site utilities, including sanitary sewer extensions, water main distributions, and underground infrastructure.
• ** Permitting & Compliance:** Prepare engineering calculation packages, reports, and plan sets for submittal to local municipalities, state agencies, and utility companies.
• ** Drafting & Modeling:** Utilize CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D) to construct detailed 3D site surfaces, profiles, and construction drawing sets.

** Qualifications**

• ** Experience:** 2–5 years of experience in civil site design and land development.
• ** Software Proficiency:** Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, along with hydrology/hydraulic modeling software (e.g., HydroCAD, StormCAD, HEC-RAS).
• ** Skills:** Solid knowledge of local municipal zoning codes, stormwater management regulations, and construction standards; strong technical writing and problem-solving abilities.

Company Description

From planning to execution, we provide professional engineering services that ensure efficiency, compliance, and long-term value. Partner with us for results you can trust.
Join a team where your skills are valued, your ideas matter, and your growth is part of the plan.

Company Description

From planning to execution, we provide professional engineering services that ensure efficiency, compliance, and long-term value. Partner with us for results you can trust.
Join a team where your skills are valued, your ideas matter, and your growth is part of the plan.